New Cues

Tom has recently learned 2 new cues. It makes me happy he is happy and learning new things.

Cue 1: the bling sound the Lyft app makes

I’m rather late to the Lyft and Uber game, but a short time ago finally began using the services as another way to get around. The Lyft app when I tap the button to find a ride driver makes this little bling sound that my phone makes at no other time. Tom’s figured it out. Yesterday I tapped the app to find me a ride to an appointment, Tom immediately got up and then proceeded to follow me around, nudging me, “Let’s go. Let’s go. Aren’t we going? Let’s go!” as I put my shoes on, put the corgi in her crate, got my backpack, and put his harness on. I’m glad he’s still so excited to go places, but sheesh dude it’s not like I’m going to leave you home.

Cue 2: my violin case at the front door

Apparently Tom really enjoys fiddle class. Which I’m thrilled about as I really enjoy fiddle class as well! Last night when I placed my violin case by our front door in prep for getting ready to go to fiddle class, Tom immediately got up from is dog bed in the living room and proceeded to follow me around, nudging me, “Let’s go. Let’s go. Aren’t we going? Let’s go!” as I put on my shoes, put the corgi in her crate, got my back pack and put his harness on. Guess he likes musical accompaniment during his fiddle class nap.

Tom in harness lying on the floor next to my open violin case at fiddle class

Nice to know he still enjoys going out and doing his job, and teaching himself new tricks. “Let’s go, let’s go. Aren’t we going?!”